Superstar Mahesh Babu is currently busy with the prestigious film Varanasi shooting which is directed by S.S. Rajamouli. The pan-world project is being made on a massive budget 1200cr and 1400cr including promotions. The film is scheduled to hit the screens on April 7, 2027. The teaser has further increased the hype around the movie.
Meanwhile, the question of which director going to work with Mahesh Babu after ‘Varanasi’ has now become a topic of interest in Tollywood. While the names of several star directors are being discussed, a crazy combination is currently generating strong buzz. So, who will be Mahesh’s next director?
Several star directors have already been linked to Mahesh Babu’s next project. There were earlier reports that Mahesh could work with directors like Sandeep Reddy Vanga, Atlee and Lokesh Kanagaraj. There has also been speculation in film circles that leading production houses are in discussions for Mahesh’s next project.
However, no project has been officially confirmed so far. In this backdrop, director Lokesh Kanagaraj’s name is currently being heard strongly. There is growing speculation on social media that a big pan-India film could be coming up in the Mahesh Babu-Lokesh Kanagaraj combination.
Mahesh Praises Lokesh ‘DC’
Mahesh Babu recently showered praise on Lokesh Kanagaraj’s acting film ‘DC’. Directed by Arun Matheswaran, the film features Lokesh in a key role. After watching the movie, Mahesh praised it on social media, calling it an original and wonderful film. He also mentioned that he enjoyed every scene.
Lokesh Kanagaraj, director Arun Matheswaran and music composer Anirudh responded to Mahesh’s praise and thanked him. This has further increased interest among fans in a possible Mahesh-Lokesh combination. However, these praises have only added fuel to the speculation that the two could work together in the future.
Meanwhile, Lokesh Kanagaraj has already committed to a big project with Allu Arjun untitled AA23. Hence, his dates will also be an important factor when it comes to his upcoming projects. If he is to work with Mahesh Babu, several aspects including the story, script, dates and pre-production would have to be finalized first.
When Will the Official Announcement Happen?
Mahesh Babu is currently completely focused on ‘Varanasi’. It may take some time for clarity on his next movie until the shooting and post-production works of the film are completed.
Mahesh Babu’s next movie has not been officially confirmed yet, Although Lokesh Kanagaraj’s name is currently being strongly discussed. The curiosity over who Mahesh will team up with after ‘Varanasi’ continues.
